CENTRAL INDIANA UPDATE for Autism and some general disability information

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August 2003

Please e-mail or call to confirm all meeting dates and times for any of these events.

Autism Advocates of Indiana, Inc   *** WEBSITE Updated ***

www.AutismIndiana.4t.com

ANSWERS FOR AUTISM WALK

Save the Date 9/13/2003

9am Registration

11 am Walk

Near 56th & Post, Indianapolis, IN

     ***** ACCEPTING Silent Auction donations *****

    VOLUNTEERS FOR AUTISM WALK NEEDED – DOWNLOAD WALK BROCHURE

     e-mail: aai@insightbb.com to join mailing list “AAI”

     Phone/Fax 317-596-0098

     If interested in the board of directors for next year please contact via e-mail by 10/20/2003

 

AUTISM/ASPERGER RESEARCH STUDIES

   ASPERGER Disorder Study Participation  Shannon Donnelly, Patient Coordinator

        Phone 1-800-283-4316  option 1            Autism mail@chg.mc.duke.edu

   AUTISTIC Disorder Study Participation    

        Leigh Elston, Patient Coordinator            Phone 1-800-283-4316 option 1

        Autism mail@chg.mc.duke.edu

   AUTISM RESEARCH STUDY RG 1068

        2 yrs  8 months – 5 years AUTISM    Arlene Kohn or Marianna Zaphiriou 317-278-6253

   AUTISM RILEY SECRETIN RESEARCH

        Megan Linn (317) 278-7839        Call for more information

AAPN The Autism/Asperger Parent Network

     Borders Book store on 116th & N. Keystone Ave

     Contact Brsll@aol.com

ACT Autism Community Together                *** NEW ***

     Check this out great information and resources

 

ARC of Indiana                                               *** NEW ***

AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION            *** NEW ***

     www.prentrom.com

     has downloadable demo versions for some augmentative communication devices  

 

ASA AUTISM CONFERENCE                   *** UPDATED ***

    For 2003 conference information watch their website

    The 2003 ASA National Conference, Bridges to the Future, Pittsburgh,    PA from July 16 - 20, 2003.

    www.autism-society.org 1-888-233-2864

ASA Quarterly Community Workshop  *** UPDATED ***
Saturday, August 16th 9am-12pm 

     Sponsored by the Central Indiana Chapter - Autism Society of America

     April Medler-Dowden, M.A., CCC-SLP,

     Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center at Riley Hospital for Children

     “Partnering With Your School”

      Barbara Fogerty, Autism Consultant for Lawrence TownshipPieces of the Puzzle"

     Location Servants of Christ Church, 7650 Oaklandon Road, Indianapolis, IN 46236, (317) 823-9580

 

ATTAIN                                                        *** NEW ***

    (800) 528-8246  http://www.attaininc.org/  

    ATTAIN Annual Conference  November 10-11, 2003

    St. Vincent Marten House, Lilly Conference Center, Indianapolis, IN

 

 

AUTISM CHECKLIST  *** NEW  ADDED ***

   PLEASE USE ON A REGULAR BASIS to track improvements

   www.autism.com/atec  scroll down a little and then fill in the chart.

  Once filled in PRINT RESULTS  

  Tracks social, communication, sensory, behavior/health print   and keep results.

 

 

Autism email list  Indiana Resource Center

     The Indiana Resource Center for Autism announces its new email list: IRCA-Autism-L.

It is intended for the purposes of sharing information about current research, national and statewide trends, policies, legislation, programming and resources on behalf of individuals across the autism spectrum and their families.   The goal is to share positive and proactive information, and to establish a network across the state of Indiana.

     To subscribe to the Indiana Resource Center for Autism list, send an email with the words "Subscribe to IRCA listserv " in the subject field

to tklingel@indiana.edu.  Place your name and the e-mail address where you wish to receive the list postings in the body.  You will receive a welcome notice from the list when you have been added.

     Dr. Cathy Pratt, Director Indiana Resource Center for Autism

     Indiana Institute on Disability and Community

     2853 East Tenth Street, Bloomington, IN  47408-2696

     Phone: 812-855-6508           FAX: 812-855-9630

     prattc@indiana.edu              www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca

 

AUTISM FAMILY NIGHT - CARMEL ACADEMY GYMNASTICS - Updated

   *** CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE ***   

 

AUTISM SOUTHSIDE SUPPORT GROUP  *** UPDATED ***

      Location: Adult and Child Mental Health Center, 8320 S Madison Ave

     Third Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00PM

     Childcare provided

     We plan monthly family activities and monthly teen socialization activities. 

     Contact Lori Boehm (317) 885-7295  paceforautism@aol.com

 

AUTISTIC KIDS WEBSITE

     Resources information and more

BIOMEDICAL INTERVENTIONS GROUP

     2nd Monday  7pm at  St. Pius Church

     Seizures, allergies, GI, immune system, please join us! 

    Alison O’Malley    comalley@indy.rr.com   

Biomedical Interventions for Dr. Hulseman Patients 

    NOT accepting new patients at this time.  Please check back at a later date

     Upcoming meetings for those who may wish to use Dr. Hulseman as a consultant for the

     biomedical approach. Dates will be scheduled based on demand.

     317-536-2121

 BROAD HORIZONS *** ADDED *** Now accepting students

   Montessori School 1325 E 111th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46280    317-919-2772

   www.BroadHorizons.us    Susan@BroadHorizons.us

CAMP AWARENESS

    Sue Hansen  Prefers e-mail    Smhansen1@comcast.net         www.CampAwareness.com

    317-823-1431

Chiropractic Neurology Center presents  "Reaching Farther"

  • A comprehensive treatment program designed for Attention/Autistic Spectrum Disorders
  • Comprehensive Exam
  • Food Allergy/Intestinal Fatty Acid Profiles
  • Motor Skill Assessment and Rehabilitation
  • Chiropractic Neurological Care
  • Interactive Metronome
  • Supplementation and Dietary Modification
  • Call 848-6000 to make a reservation. 

     Address: 12413 Old Meridian, Carmel

     Brad Ralston D.C., D.A.C.N.B      Shannon Wise D.C.  www.chironeuroindy.com  317-848-6000

 Central Indiana Chapter of the Autism Society of America

    The Central Indiana Chapter of the Autism Society of America is seeking drawings from children with autism to use for a Christmas card campaign.  It must be a drawing that cannot be returned, and you need to include a little information about your child that will be included on the back of the card (i.e.,name, age, diagnosis, interests).  Any questions please contact Janet Wilson at jmay1wil@aol.com.  The deadline to submit the entry’s will be July31st and should be sent to: Janet Wilson, 6629 Crestwell Lane, Indianapolis, IN  46268

Entries are still needed for this.  This is a great opportunity to increase awareness of Autism and showcase the talent of our kids. Please submit any drawings you have.

CIC-ASA

     www.autismindiana.org/central.html

     Info: Suzanne Flanders 291-6272 sflanders@juno.com

CHI-CHI’s AUTISM PARENTS SUPPORT

     Chi-Chi’s 465&E.Washington, 7720 Old Trails Road, Indianapolis, IN 46219

     Please RSVP  3 days in advance No childcare 

     3rd Monday of the Month 7-9pm except JULY NO MEETING

     September 15, 2003  School Officials Panel

      October 20, 2003      Michelle Trivedi Insurance and how to get them to pay

      November 17, 2003  Dyslexia Institute Inc. Discussing Multi-Sensory Tutoring

      December 15, 2003  MEET AND CHAT

      January 14, 2004      Cathy Pratt Designing an EFFECTIVE IEP

     Susan Foss    dsfoss1@comcast.net      317-568-0480

CENTRAL INDY SUPPORT GROUP for Parents of Children on the Autistic Spectrum

     Contact person is Janette 317-926-3793 janettebsmith@mindspring.com

DAN AUTISM CONFERENCE         *** NEW ***

            www.danconference.com  OCTOBER 2003 next conference

 

DYSLEXIA  and Learning Disabilities

     Indiana Branch of the International Dyslexia Association

     317-926-1450  inbofida@hotmail.com   www.inbofida.org

 

DII Dyslexia Institute of Indiana

     317-545-5451 Tutors for those with a learning disability call for more information

 

Integrated Learning Systems, Inc (for assistance with learning)

     845 E 65th St #200, Indianapolis, IN 46220

     Phone (317) 722-8456    Fax(317) 722-8459    ReadOBS@msn.com

FAMILY 2 FAMILY LISTSERV

     Link up with other Indiana families that have children with special needs.     

     To join, send an email to

     INF2Fparents-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. 

Family Center on Technology and Disability (FCTD).

     This center is a resource designed to support organizations and programs that work with families of    children and youth with disabilities. The center offers a range of information and services on the subject of assistive technologies. www.fctd.info 

FUNDING FOR CONFERENCES/TRAINING

     IN*Source                                 www.insource.org                 

     Governor’s Planning Council    www.state.in.us/gpcpd/

F.U.S.E. Families United for Support & Encouragement   *** UPDATED  NEW LOCATION ***

     New LOCATION BEGINNING AUGUST Shares, Inc., 645 S State Street, Greenfield

     6:30 – 8:30 pm    1st Monday of the Month RSVP for Childcare

     fuseinc@insightbb.com      317-462-0653       www.fuseinc.org Look at website for topics/speakers

GLUTEN FREE RESOURCES

     www.gfcfdiet.com

     www.glutensolutions.com  Very personable phone staff took time to order in extra items I wanted.

     www.missroben.com Miss Roben's Gluten- and wheat-free baking products

     www.ener-g.com  800-331-5222

GLUTEN FREE SUPPORT TEAM OF INDPLS.

    Meetings 4 times per year 2-4 pm      Confirm date, time and location

   Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, 9101 W 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN
   Contact Joyce Etheridge      Mjbetheridge@aol.com

GREAT PLAINS LABORATORY

     www.greatplainslaboratory.com   Great Autism Resourcs

INDIANA AUTISM SERTOMA CLUB 

     Meets the first Tuesday of the month
     Brebeuf High School
7:00 - 9:00 PM
     Childcare provided
     There is a membership due that also includes dinner at the meetings. 
     For more information contact Lori Boehm, President  at (317) 885-7295 or paceforautism@aol.com 

     or contact Ray Baker, Vice President of Membership at (317) 257-5677 or   rbclimited@iquest.net        

IPIN Indiana Parent Information Network                   

     317-257-8683      4755 Kingsway Drive, Suite 105, Indianapolis, IN  46205  

Indiana Resource Center for Autism

     ** Updated WEBSITE lots of resources, articles, places to start ***

     Indiana Institute on Disability and Community  2853 East Tenth Street, Bloomington, IN 47408                          

     WEBSITE HAS LIST -PARENT INFORMATION MEETINGS

     To subscribe to the Indiana Resource Center for Autism list, send an email with the words   

     "Subscribe to IRCA listserv " in the subject field to tklingel@indiana.edu

     www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca      812-855-6508 

KinderKaleidescopes

     The school will work with the child. Call for more information.        Kristine Barnett       844-5449

KIRKMAN Laboratory

     www.kirkmanlabs.com  800-245-8282

MAAP AUTISM CONFERENCE                      *** NEW ***

  www.maapservices.org 

  Location INDIANAPOLIS                        NOVEMBER 2003

MAC  Mothers of Children with Autism

     Please call or e-mail for more information.

     Lisa Kopka 578-1709   lkopka@insightbb.com

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) ** NEW

     Almost six years after its debut, NICHCY's Web site, www.nichcy.org, has been redesigned.

SIB SHOP TRAINING CONTACT for further information:

     Rebecca Agness, Program Development Manager

     Community Education and Child Advocacy Department

     Riley Hospital for Children, 575 West Drive Rm 008, Indianapolis, IN  46202

     Ph:   317-278-7621     Fax:  317-278-3221    ragness@iupui.edu

SOCIAL CHALLENGES for ASD Kids

    Lawrence Township ASD Parent Support Group

    Lawrence United Methodist Church, 5200 North Shadeland Avenue, Indianapolis, IN

    RSVP Karen Oney   423-8430   for childcare  Child care for those that could not attend otherwise.

 SPECIFIC CARBOHYDRATE DIET                               *** NEW ***

    www.pecanbread.com

    They have great resources with information for beginners, specific to the  Gluten part of the diet, etc.

SUPPORT SERVICES WAIVER, AUTISM or DD WAIVERS

     Please call BDDS Bureau of Developmental Disabilities in your area  Marion County 317-254-2065 

St. Joseph Co. New Parent support group  ASD

     University of Notre Dame

     Contact: Jamie Joehl at 634-2808 or sfriends@nd.edu 

St. Vincent Children’s Specialty Hospital

     Monthly Support Group meetings all special needs

     Laura Guzzi 415-5523 Childcare --Kathy Grindstaff 580-0042

UNLOCKING AUTISM

  Get a sneak peak at our new 2004 Political Advocacy Shirt by visiting our  

  website at http://www.unlockingautism.org

Warren IDEA FORUM everyone welcome FREE                   *** UPDATED ***

     MSD Warren Township Special Ed Office 4 – 5:30 pm 

     Dates and topics to be announced                 

     NEW LOCATION:  

   Warren Education & Community Center, Room 110, 975 N. Post Road (East Entrance), Indianapolis, IN

      869-4400 for info on speakers.

     September 10, 2003 JULIE STECK – BIPOLAR DISORDER, Children’s Resource Group

     October 8, 2003        Autism Parent Panel

     November 12, 2003  Eric Scott, Ph.D. Riley Child & Adolescent Clinic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

     Future dates TBA topic

     January 14, 2004      February 11, 2004      March 10, 2004      April 14, 2004

WIN Waiver Information Network Workshops

     www.arcind.org For more training dates&locations.

Yellow Pages for kids with Special Needs

 

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